Running (2) 3s or (1) 6s pack?

[aneft]

Hey all! Does anyone know if it is better to run two 3s packs in series as opposed to one 6s pack? Seems to me that a single pack would be more efficient. Any performance differences?

 

[Charlie1994]

my best guess would be its better to run 2 high quality 3s packs than one poor quality 6s and vice versa.

 

[RCBro80]

I'm not aware of any performance differences. For me, I prefer 2. Allows them to be used elsewhere (say, in a 3S vehicle) and charge faster on 2 chargers at once

 

[Camaroboy383]

Agreed with above.... also it's cheaper to acquire 3s lipo's...?

 

[slick2500]

Agreed with above.... also it's cheaper to acquire 3s lipo's...?

Most of the time 2 3s lipos cost more than 1 6s does and they also weigh a bit more.
Case in point $75 for 1 6s. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy...RGjboZniAWIOmDREYSRoCr88QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

$90 for 2 3s https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-heavy-duty-5000mah-3s-60c-lipo-pack-w-xt-90.html

 

[Camaroboy383]

Most of the time 2 3s lipos cost more than 1 6s does and they also weigh a bit more.
Case in point $75 for 1 6s. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy...RGjboZniAWIOmDREYSRoCr88QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

$90 for 2 3s https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-heavy-duty-5000mah-3s-60c-lipo-pack-w-xt-90.html

Yes for turnigy that is correct..?

I run zeee batts.. 2 3s 6000mah 60c is $70

1 6s 6000mah 50c is $70 as well, (but for 50c)..

in zeee's case, you get more battery cheaper in 2 3s packs than you do in one 6s pack...✌

 

[chazekxt46]

Goldbat is also a good lipo to i run them

 

[SrC]

Most of the time 2 3s lipos cost more than 1 6s does and they also weigh a bit more.
Case in point $75 for 1 6s. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy...RGjboZniAWIOmDREYSRoCr88QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

$90 for 2 3s https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-heavy-duty-5000mah-3s-60c-lipo-pack-w-xt-90.html

^^^ This.

 

[slick2500]

Yes for turnigy that is correct..?

I run zeee batts.. 2 3s 6000mah 60c is $70

1 6s 6000mah 50c is $70 as well, (but for 50c)..

in zeee's case, you get more battery cheaper in 2 3s packs than you do in one 6s pack...✌

Not really C Rates are at the end of the day just a marketing gimmick. I bet you dollars to donuts they use the exact same cells between their 3s and their 6s packs(actually for all of their batteries). I am willing to bet that if you bought 1 of the 3s and 1 of the 6s lipos and load tested them they would be very close in amp output.

 

[SrC]

^^^This
Between 50C and 60C. You are just splitting hairs. Insignificant difference even if they are accurate C's, they are the same.
Concentrate on Mah.

 

[Camaroboy383]

Not really C Rates are at the end of the day just a marketing gimmick. I bet you dollars to donuts they use the exact same cells between their 3s and their 6s packs(actually for all of their batteries). I am willing to bet that if you bought 1 of the 3s and 1 of the 6s lipos and load tested them they would be very close in amp output.

Ok, since we will disregard c rating... my point still stands.. it can be cheaper to acquire 2 3s packs than 1 6s pack...??..

 

[secretninja]

i use two 3s so i can share with my 3s rigs (all hardcase) but next battery i get will be a 6s.
ive used Zeee, Hoovo, Powerhobby and Spectrum. I rank Zeee the lowest, no testing just by running it, it always seems to give me the least run time/power. the most has been Powerhobby and Spectrum